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Restored

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 22, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Restored

Stale and Hardened

When we leave bread uncovered on the kitchen counter it becomes stale and hard. If we fail to clean our shoes after walking through mud, the dirt becomes crusted and difficult to remove. Our hearts and minds can become hardened in many ways. If we are repeatedly hurt by someone, we may tend to closeContinue reading “Stale and Hardened”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 21, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Stale and Hardened

Hard Hearts

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 21, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Hard Hearts

Nothing More

“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished, ‘ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30 Jesus came to earth and dwelt as a man at the eternal plan and purpose of the Father. He came to seek and to save those who were lost. TheContinue reading “Nothing More”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 20, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Nothing More

“It is finished!”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 20, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on “It is finished!”

Spreading the News

Throughout history we have used many forms of communication to spread the news. Some civilizations drew pictures on cave walls. Some cities had a town crier broadcast the news as they walked through the town. Pony Express delivered mail across country while also bringing news from far away places. The invention of the telegraph spedContinue reading “Spreading the News”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 19, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Spreading the News

Burning Fire

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 19, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Burning Fire

Sanctify

“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17 The above verse comes from Jesus’s prayer just before His crucifixion. It expresses His desire for His people. He wants us to grow in moral purity and holiness (sanctification). So He asks the Father to sanctify us through His Word. You can’t wash somethingContinue reading “Sanctify”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 18, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Sanctify

Keeping Clean

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 18, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Keeping Clean

Love At All Times

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 I have noticed a disturbing trend on social media. Some people are increasingly calling for the abandonment of friends in order to do “self-care”. While I agree that we must take care of ourselves, it seems that the call toContinue reading “Love At All Times”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 17, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Love At All Times

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